An open house and forum on March 22, will include candidates for Bloomington City Council, Normal Town Council, and area school boards.
WGLT set to host candidate open house, forum ahead of April election
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The Vidette and WGLT to co-locate
Two greatly successful news organizations will be under one roof. The Vidette and WGLT will be located together in The Vidette building, located at 500 W. Locust Street, Normal, IL, 61761. The co-location is planned to be completed by the summer of 2023.
Award-a-palooza in 2022 for The Vidette, TV-10, WGLT, WZND
The School of Communication’s media outlets of The Vidette, TV-10, WGLT, and WZND have earned many more awards in 2022.
Dr. Robert and Marilyn Sutherland Endowment for WGLT provides students hands-on experiences
The Dr. Robert and Marilyn Sutherland Endowment for WGLT was established in 2011 to support the public radio station and its participating students.
WGLT General Manager R.C. McBride elected to the NPR Board of Directors
NPR member stations around the country voted to elect WGLT general manager R.C. McBride to the NPR Board of Directors. McBride will serve a three-year term beginning in November. McBride is a 30-year radio industry veteran spending the last six years as the general manager of WGLT. Under his leadership the station expanded local news
Candidate debate for 91st House District from WGLT, WCBU
Upcoming debates will feature the races for Illinois’ 91st House District and Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
The Onyx Connect expands efforts to link students of color with positive stories and resources
Over the past four years, The Onyx Connect has flourished into a prominent registered student organization (RSO), growing from a staff of two to more than 20 reporters, photographers, graphic designers, and marketers.
Dr. Kenneth Harris has radio in his blood, thanks to the School of Communication
Dr. Kenneth Harris Jr. ’84 is an alumnus who has excelled in broadcasting since graduating from Illinois State University and the School of Communication with his Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication.
WCBU earns Best Station, Digital Presence statewide awards
WCBU, the National Public Radio (NPR) member-station in Peoria operated by Illinois State University, has earned first-place honors in the Illinois News Broadcasters Association contest.
WGLT earns 2 national PMJA awards for ‘Living Black’ series, COVID-19 reporting
WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s NPR member-station, has earned two national awards from the Public Media Journalists Association.
